Tree Care Tips from Arbor Masters

Arbor Masters is with you even after we’ve left your property. Get expert tree care tips from our blog to keep up your trees' beauty and value.

An ash tree with the S-shaped gallery underneath the bark indicating an attack from emerald ash borer.
Everything You Need to Know About the Emerald Ash Borer in the Midwest
Every year, news stories pop up across the United States announcing that emerald ash borer has reached a ...
Healthy soil that’s ready for tree planting in Cedar Rapids, IA.
The Importance of Cedar Rapids Soil in Growing Trees
You gave your tree a good spot, planted it properly, and watered it, so why does it still ...
A person planting a tree on their property in Davenport, IA.
4 Shade Trees You Should Consider for Your Davenport Property
Walking into a nursery and seeing rows of trees you know little about can feel overwhelming – especially ...
An elm tree in front of the sun and blue sky in the Great Plains Region.
How to Identify and Treat for Dutch Elm Disease in the Midwest
Is something off with your tree? If the leaves are turning yellow or brown long before fall, it ...
A maple leaf showing the signs of anthracnose outside of Des Moines, IA.
5 Common Tree Diseases to Watch Out for in the Des Moines Area
It’s not uncommon for homeowners to look up at their trees in the spring or summer and wonder ...
A homeowner gathering soil for a soil test in Tulsa, OK.
How to Pick the Right Fertilizer for Your Tulsa Trees
If you’ve ever been to a lawn and garden store and looked at the selection of fertilizers, it ...
Adult Japanese beetles defoliating a leaf in Oklahoma City, OK.
5 Tree Insects to Watch Out for in Oklahoma City
Is that bug on your tree harmless or a threat that could bring it down? Without knowing the ...
A close-up of an injector to a tree to treat EAB
5 Common Tree Insects That May Be Attacking Your Fort Worth Trees
When your trees aren’t looking as vibrant as they should, one of the most common problems is an ...
The Arbor Masters team responding to a tree that suffered wind damage in Fort Worth, TX.
After the Storm: What Fort Worth Homeowners Should Know About Wind Damage in Trees
Windstorms are a part of life in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Some blow through with a few broken ...
A group of carpenter ants on a log in Tulsa, OK.
Are Carpenter Ants Harming Your Tree? Here’s What You Should Know
Contrary to popular belief, carpenter ants don’t kill trees – they reveal what’s already happening beneath the bark. ...
A group of nursery trees ready to plant in Ankeny, IA.
How to Choose the Right Tree for Your Des Moines Property
Planting a tree might seem as simple as picking one you like and digging a hole – but ...
Maple leaves showing the signs of anthracnose in Oklahoma City, OK.
8 Common Signs of Tree Diseases in Oklahoma City
Healthy trees are a beautiful part of any Oklahoma City landscape – but when something looks off, it’s ...